POMEROY — The Pomeroy Police Department is investigating the theft of two vehicles, one of which was recovered in Alabama.

Back in February, a 2002 Jeep Liberty was reported stolen from Mark’s Auto Sales on West Main Street. This vehicle was allegedly connected to crimes still under investigating in Gallia County, Tennessee and Alabama where it was ultimately recovered after a pursuit. Three suspects in the Jeep were arrested, though only two were charged. Joe Vance and Shane Anthony Stewart, both of Meigs County, were apprehended along with the Jeep by Auburn, Ala. police with a third female arrested but ultimately released.

The Pomeroy Police Department was told Stewart was charged with class two theft, misdemeanor fleeing, misdemeanor reckless operation; Vance was charged with class two theft. As of last week, the Auburn, Ala. police department reported both men were still in custody. This week the Liberty was released back to Mark’s Auto Sales.

Earlier this month, a 1997 gold, Ford Ranger was stolen from Riverview Motors in Pomeroy. The vehicle was loaned out for a test drive and was never returned. The subject, who was wearing a green hoody and jeans, was described as a young male, 5-feet, 8-inches tall, approximately 200 pounds with black hair. When last seen, the truck had an Ohio dealer tag on it marked “D6KY.” If anyone has any information about this case, call Sgt. Brandy King at the Pomeroy Police Department at 992-6411.

Also under investigation:

Charlotte Rowley, Ironton, reported a bench was missing from the Murray/Rowley lot at Beech Grove Cemetery. Rowley last saw the bench on March 10. The bench is described as one and one-half feet wide, four feet long, two feet high with a three to four inch thick seat. It’s made out of concrete and river rock, and was anchored in the ground with rebar. The bench had been there 16 years.